U.S. Army All-American Bowl Highlights

U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP Cyler Miles was playing like Superman last Saturday.

Put a S on his chest. West quarterback Cyler Miles certainly played like Superman during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl--completing seven of his eight pass attempts for 155 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for a touchdown as well. Miles made it look easy all afternoon en route to MVP honors and led his West team to a 24-12 victory over the East. Miles, a Denver, Colorado native out of Mullen High School, is committed to the Washington Huskies. Not only have the Huskies landed his services, they also landed the commitment of 2012 quarterback Jeff Lindquist. One of these players will transfer, mark my words. These guys are too talented and too competitive to want to sit the bench.

Below are some of the top performers that impressed me from the 2012 version of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

1. Cyler Miles--QB--Mullen High School (Denver, Colorado)--Miles was touted as one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in America coming into this game and he demonstrated why with a dazzling performance. He was easily the most accurate passing quarterback in this game, connecting on 7-of-8 passes for 155 yards and one passing touchdown. He showed flashes of excellent athleticism in the open field as well, rushing for a touchdown too. He'll be studying under current Husky quarterback Keith Price for a few years, but expect Miles to be a star in the Pac-12 for head coach Steve Sarkisian. He was easily the most impressive player in this contest regardless of position and demonstrated the talent of a superstar down the road. Committed to Washington Huskies.

2. Shaq Thompson--S--Grant High School (Sacramento, California)--If Miles earned offensive MVP honors then Shaq Thompson easily ran away with defensive MVP honors in my book. Blessed with great size at 6'2", 210 pounds, Thompson delivered several bone-rattling hits throughout the contest. He also displayed excellent instincts and was constantly flying to the football. He was scary good in the run game, racking up five tackles, including two tackles for loss. Look for him to be a star on the college level and strike fear in the hearts of opposing offenses for years to come. Rated as the top safety prospect in America according to Rivals.com, Thompson is a ferocious hitter. Thompson is currently committed to the Cal Golden Bears and will make one of the best defenses in the Pac-12 even stronger! Committed to Cal Golden Bears.

3. Adolphus Washington--DE--Taft (Cincinnati, Ohio)--Washington is easily one of the most impressive defenders in the 2012 recruiting class and he demonstrated why in this game. Blessed with a long, lean frame at 6'5", 245 pounds, Washington is able to grab opposing players when he gets near them due to his freakishly long wingspan. He was relentless in his pursuit of the football in this game and notched two sacks against Cyler Miles. He's super quick, explosive, and freaskishly strong. The long-armed defender will be a superstar in the Big Ten for years to come. Currently rated as the 20th best overall prospect in the 2012 recruiting class according to 247sports.com--Washington is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Committed to Ohio State Buckeyes.

4. Trey Williams--RB--Dekaney High School (Houston, Texas)--Williams didn't rack up the stats in this game but he flashed his big play ability and speed on a few different plays. He had a 95-yard touchdown scamper that was called back due to a penalty. The game-breaking Texan also returned a kickoff for 38 yards. Blessed with excellent speed in the open field, Williams will be taking his game-breaking ability to Texas A & M. Committed to Texas A&M Aggies.

5. T.J. Yeldon--RB--Daphne High School (Daphne, Alabama)--Yeldon is oozing with athleticism out of every pore of his body. One of the best overall athletes in this contest, the Alabama native displayed uncanny cutting ability and eye-popping leaping ability in the open field. He leaped over defenders in the open field on two separate occassions in this game, bringing a roar from the fans in attendance. His highlight tape is extremely impressive and he displays excellent cutting ability, speed, and acceleration in the open field. Alabama will likely use him as a hybrid running back/wide receiver type of player. He seemed more comfortable at the wide receiver position in this game and he'll likely make that his permanent home eventually. It will be really interesting to see which of the stars of Bama's 2012 class stick and which ones end up transferring over the years. There's simply no way they can keep all of these playmakers happy because there aren't enough touches to go around. Either way, Yeldon will be a dynamic playmaker if the Crimson Tide give him touches during the next few years. Committed to Alabama Crimson Tide.

6. Stefon Diggs--WR--Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland)--Diggs is without question one of the most impressive wide receivers in the 2012 recruiting class. He's blessed with uncanny ball skills, speed, and playmaking ability. His junior highlight tape is one of the most impressive I've watched of any member in the 2012 class. He's a dynamic two-way playmaker that demonstrates a knack for making incredible plays on his tape. He flashed his speed and dynamic playmaking ability in this game, making some impressive kick returns. Once the football is in his hands, Diggs is as dangerous as they come. The Maryland native will be a downright lethal weapon for whatever team he chooses to play for. He's currently down to eight finalists. Uncommitted.

7. Bralon Addison--WR--Hightower High School (Missouri City, Texas)--Currently rated as the 27th best receiver in America, Addison showed that he's one of the more underrated prospects in his class. He'll be joining Trey Williams at Texas A&M next fall. Addison made a beautiful grab in the 1st quarter which ended up being one of the most impressive grabs in this game. Look for Williams and Addison to star in the Texas A&M offense, which has been rather explosive the past two seasons. Committed to Texas A&M Aggies.

8. Kwontie Moore--LB--Norfolk Christian Academy (Norfolk, Virginia)--Moore is one of the best linebackers to commit to the Virginia Cavaliers in recent memory and he had an impressive showing in this game. He had a rushing TD and forced a fumble from Trey Williams in the fourth quarter. Moore could play next fall for the Cavaliers, as Mike London has shown he's not afraid to play true freshmen. Look for the Norfolk native to be a star for the Cavaliers for years to come. Committed to Virginia Cavaliers.

9. Eli Harold--DE--Ocean Lakes High School (Virginia Beach, Virginia)--Rated as the top overall prospect in the state of Virginia, Harold did not disappoint all week at the U.S. Army Bowl practices. 247sports.com analyst Barton Simmons even projected that Harold would be a top 10 draft pick a few years down the road. That's a lot of pressure on any youngster but Harold has the speed and athleticism to make that come true. The Virginia Beach native recovered a fumble in the game and was a nightmare to block the entire week according to reports. Currently committed to the Virginia Cavaliers, Harold is a lock to start from day one for the 'Hoos. The Cavaliers lose most of their defensive line and Harold can provide the dominant pass rusher the Cavaliers have been lacking the past couple of seasons. Committed to Virginia Cavaliers.

10. Dorial Green-Beckham--WR--Hillcrest High School (Springfield, Missouri)--Currently rated as the top overall prospect in America and the nation's top receiver according to Rivals.com, Dorial Green Beckham may very well be the most hyped recruit in the 2012 recruiting class. Blessed with NFL size at 6'6, 220 pounds, the gifted receiver is a matchup nightmare for any corner trying to defend him. The Missouri native also put up earth shattering numbers throughout his high school career at Hillcrest. He racked up 6,447 receiving yards during his high school career, breaking a national record in that category. Not only does he have prototype size but he's got prototype speed as well, clocking in with a sub 4.45 40 yard dash time. His finalists include Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and a few other teams. He's a tremendous possession receiver but I've seen DGB in games and I've seen him take plays off and have no interest in blocking opposing corners. You'd like to see maximum effort out of a receiver and for all the hype and hoopla, I'd have to say that he's just a touch overrated. Don't get me wrong, the guy is going to be a superstar wherever he goes because of his size, there's just plenty parts of his game that need refining and improvement. He's a raw route runner and he's hands are not as consistent as they could be. He needs to improve his concentration. It's been so easy for him on the high school level. He needs to learn to be focused and bring 100 percent effort every snap. There are a few other receivers I like better than him in the 2012 class, like Sterling Shepard, Durron Neal, and Stefon Diggs. I'm not saying that DGB doesn't deserve any praise, I just don't think he's the top overall prospect in America for my money. I'd put him somewhere in the 25-30th best prospect in America range. In the U.S. Army game, he had a beautiful one-handed catch that he turned into a 78 yard touchdown. He got a nice push off on the corner on the play but still displayed why he's so difficult to defend. He dropped a touchdown pass on a slant pattern that hit him square in the hands and he also dropped another perfectly thrown ball. He'll be a superstar in college but he's got plenty to improve on. If he improves on the things I listed, he'll likely find himself as a top 5 draft pick in the NFL draft years down the road. Uncommitted.

11. Mike Davis--RB--Stephenson High School (Stone Mountain, Georgia)--Davis is one of the best all-purpose backs in this class and it showed in this game. He's excellent about getting upfield and he's quite slippery between the tackles. He's one of the better North-South runners in his class and he also displayed a super soft set of hands catching the football. He hauled in two catches for 31 receiving yards and rushed for 13 yards on six carries. The Georgia native is speedy and explosive and he'll be an excellent addition to whichever team he lands on. Uncommitted.

12. Kendall Sanders--WR/DB--Athens High School (Athens, Texas)--The Texas Longhorn coaches are probably re-thinking their decision of slotting Sanders at the wide receiver position when he comes to Austin. He picked off two passes in this contest and was the most impressive defensive back in this game. The second one he picked off a deflection, showing his tremendous hand eye coordination and ball skills. It will be interesting to see what position he plays at Texas but one thing is for sure, Sanders will be a playmaker with excellent ball skills for the 'Horns. Committed to Texas Longhorns.

That's it for now, look for more from me in the future! Until next time, remember that "Life is best described in football terms!"